At the time of this post Super Mario Bros. Movie It has already grossed just over $800 million at the international box office.. Undoubtedly, an amazing figure, especially considering that it was not in theaters even for two weeks, and this is already the most successful adaptation of a video game in history.
The big reception given to the Italian plumber on the big screen caused Nintendo is considering making more movies. Obviously, they are not going to waste the gold mine they just found.
In an interview with Nikkei, shigeu miyamotocharacter creator and producer Super Mario Bros. Movie, admitted that they want to continue their adventures in the seventh art. The Japanese have hinted that Nintendo is like a “talent agency” whose creativity cannot be limited solely to video games.
Now, it’s important to note that at this point, Nintendo hasn’t decided what their next feature will be. In essence, they evaluate which characters can try their luck in a future film adaptation:
“There are many possible paths we could take, such as using movie-appropriate characters or well-known characters.”
When Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo has chosen a group of cute characters. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad and Bowser support the animated film from start to finish. However, any of them could independent film in future.
In fact, a rumor recently surfaced that Donkey Kong could star in the next Nintendo movie. This coincided with the opening of his own attraction at the Universal Studios parks. Of course, there is no evidence for this.
We should also not forget that Nintendo is very interested in creating adaptation The Legend of Zelda. At first, it was planned to create an animated series with Netflix, but it would have been canceled because the leak of the project was not welcomed in Kyoto. Hence, they will be looking for a new partner to make it happen.
We take it for granted that after the huge success Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo will continue to work with Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures. However, the reality is that currently nothing else agreed — or at least they haven’t made it official. Frankly, it would be very strange if the companies went in different directions, given the results achieved with their first film.
It also seems that Miyamoto has created a great duet with Chris Meledandri, and I’m sure both of them have more ideas for future projects.
It’s clear that Super Mario Bros. Movie This will mean before and after in the history of Nintendo. The company has always been recognized for its incalculable contributions to the video game industry, but now they have the opportunity to expand and put aside the conservatism that has distinguished them for so many decades.
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